News
January 26, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department is aware of the technical Java Security Application message that some of the users are currently experiencing when trying to access ASYCUDA World. You are required to download the PDF by clicking on "Title Notice". By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 18, 2023
Importers and Customs Brokers are advised that all Export documents: EX 1, EX 2 and EX 3, including all shipping bills must be processed at Shed 4.
Additionally, you are required to apply to the Barbados Port Authority for a QR Code to gain entry to the port.
Please be informed accordingly.
January 16, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department advises the public that the units located in the Port Authority Building will be relocated on Monday, January 16, 2023, to facilitate the renovation of that building.
They will be relocated as follows:
• The Enforcement, Accounts and Onsite Units will be housed in the Cube Blue Building, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown, St. Michael.
• The cashiers will be accommodated at the Barbados Port Cargo Gate Facility.
• The Human Resource Management, Valuation and Project Units will be located at the office of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment, 3rd Floor East Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael.
The Department regrets any inconvenience caused by the temporary relocation.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 06, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department reminds all Warehouse keepers who have not submitted their Opening Stock of Warehouse Goods should do so by Friday, January 13, 2023, to avoid disruption of service.
Kindly arrange your business accordingly.
January 04, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department reminds all Warehouse-keepers and Customs Brokers that the annual warehouse fees for the calendar year 2023 are due and payable to the Comptroller of Customs by January 31st, 2023.
Applicants are advised that the authorization form for the payment of warehouse fees is facilitated via e-mail. You are urged to contact the Cargo Inventory Management Unit at 535-8701 or 535-8761 to request the form.
Please be advised accordingly.
August 05, 2022
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department (BCED), wishes to advise ALL Customs Brokers and Importers of the requirements for the Suspension of the CET and Safeguard Certification, related to Extra-Regional goods imported as inputs, mainly for use in the Manufacturing Sector. On pages 1051 – 1060 of The Customs Tariff (Amendment) Order, 2019, (CTAO) can be found:
LIST A
LIST OF ITEMS ON WHICH SUSPENSION OF THE CET
UNDER ARTICLE 83 OF THE
REVISED TREATY HAS
BEEN GRANTED FOR AN INDEFINATE PERIOD
SUBJECT TO REVIEW BT THE COTED, WITH THE RATES
TO BE APPLIED BY MEMBER STATES
BY ORDER OF THE COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS